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Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Malibu Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Malibu Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,755

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $2,272

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,161

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $1,136

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182016
ModelForesterMalibu
Trim2.0XT TouringPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,090 $30,920
Base Invoice $33,675 $29,683
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 245  
Remote start 455  
Cargo net 68 60
Door sill trim plates 53  
All-weather floor mats 81 140
Universal garage door opener 120  
Driver Confidence Package   1,195
Driver Confidence Package II   1,295
Panoramic sunroof   1,270
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 158  
Remote start 341  
Cargo net 44 55
Door sill trim plates 34  
All-weather floor mats 52 127
Universal garage door opener 78  
Driver Confidence Package   1,087
Driver Confidence Package II   1,178
Panoramic sunroof   1,156
Options (change) 1,022 3,960
Options (change) 707 3,603
Destination 915 875
Total Price $38,027 $35,755
Total Invoice $35,297 $34,161

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $633
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,560
Model Year20182016
ModelForesterMalibu
Trim2.0XT TouringPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine250hp H4250hp I4
TransmissionCVT-8T8
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/27 MPG22/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18245/40-19
Total Price$38,027$35,755
Adjustments for Features-2,9050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,122$35,755
Total Invoice$35,297$34,161
Adjustments for Features-2,6960
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,601$34,161

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20182016
ModelForesterMalibu
Trim2.0XT TouringPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Lead vehicle start alert$25 
PIN Code Access$10 
Power liftgate$350 
Remote app $25
Semi-automated parking system $500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Backup collision intervention$150 
Following distance indicator $25
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane sway warning$25 
Obstacle detection, front $150
Rear side airbags $300
Safety key $5
Temporary spare tire$150 
Terrain selector$200 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo mat $40
Cargo tray$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper$175 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Laminated front side windows $200
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Wireless charging station $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights$125 
LED headlights$1000 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power release, second row seats$50 
Upgraded floor mats $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$9,025$6,120
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,905$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,6960

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20182016
ModelForesterMalibu
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in111.4 in
Length180.9 in193.8 in
Width70.7 in73.0 in
Height66.4 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,653 lb.3,388 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.13.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.0 in53.4 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.4 ft315.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.7 ft315.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Premier

Panoramic sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested1008%
Total Not Requested120092%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested160090%
Total Not Requested17510%
Driver Confidence Package II
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Parking guidance system - active500No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Total Requested20014%
Total Not Requested120086%

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